Wacky Cake

This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe.  I don't know why, but I think it has to do with how moist and dense it is, with a crispy little layer on top... mmmm, so good.
I'd give credit where it was due if I could --I got it off of allrecipes.com, but there are so many versions, and I can't remember which one it was.  Sorry.
I'm posting this, not only because it's my favorite, or because I made for FHE tonight and now have nice pictures to share, but also because it might be a tasty option for certain people in the family that are going more vegan.  You may notice that this recipe does not call for any eggs or milk!  It does call for white flour and sugar though, so if that's not allowed then sorry, you'll have to find your own substitutes.

Wacky Cake:


1 1/2 c flour
1 c white sugar
4 T cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 T vinegar (cider is best)
6 T oil
1 c water

Mix dry then wet ingredients, stirring minimally, then pour into un-greased round 8"x8" cake pan.


Bake 30-40 min. at 350 deg. F or until toothpick comes out clean.

I think this cake tastes best if you let it cool completely.